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University of Edinburgh Endowment and Investment Fund

university endowment / pooled investment fund2 — Edinburgh.

Overview

The University of Edinburgh is a Scottish charitable body founded in 1583. Its Endowment and Investment Fund supports the University's learning and research and is managed under the University's responsible investment framework.1

University of Edinburgh Endowment and Investment Fund's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.2

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$817.5M as of Jul 31, 20253
Capital pool
university endowment / pooled investment fund2
Investment model
The most recent valuation for our in-house Edinburgh University Staff Benefit Scheme (EUSBS) was as at 31 March 2024 and similar to USS, the scheme has moved from a deficit position at its last valuation to a small surplus position.2
Investment approach
This includes the cost of servicing our long-term borrowing (see note 20 to the financial statements) which is being used to help fund our capital investment plans.3
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: real estate, infrastructure, fixed income.4
Performance
Not listed yet
Governance
The Investment Committee regularly reviews the fund managers and asset categories in the unitised fund to diversify risk while optimising returns.2
Investment team
The annual accounts state that the Investment Committee oversees strategic investment direction, with members appointed by University Court and drawn from Court members and external investment professionals; the fund uses ten managers.5
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Verified

Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (sustainability.ed.ac.uk)Parent organization overview · checked Aug 15, 2026
  2. Website (ed.ac.uk)Pool purpose, Capital pool, Investment model, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Annual report (uoe-finance.ed.ac.uk)Estimated AUM, Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
  4. Website (sustainability.ed.ac.uk)Asset allocation · checked Aug 2, 2026
  5. Annual report (uoe-finance.ed.ac.uk)Investment team · checked Aug 6, 2026
  6. Website (sustainability.ed.ac.uk)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

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